Tuesday's Catch: 'Growing Relationships Rather Than Numbers' And More

Growing Relationships Rather Than Numbers
When a church focuses on growing relationships rather than numbers, they begin to sense the heart of God in a new way. Experience has shown that investing in a person rather than a situation establishes a deeper, more meaningful connection than just a one-and-done event. The community outside your church’s doors does not need another concert but a relationship with the Father that can improve their lives.

A Big Footprint in Small Spaces: When Rural Pastors Band Together
The small size of rural communities creates unique challenges for ministry. Among the biggest challenges are low resources, vocational identity and loneliness.

Addressing Bloated Membership Rolls
Many churches have membership rolls that do not reflect reality. Thom shares healthy ways to get the rolls to reflect those who are really still connected to the church.

Good Works According to Titus 3
If someone tells you Paul and James disagree about the need for good works, point him to this chapter.

When you Feel Beaten Up
Remember, no matter how you feel, God sees you not as bruised and broken baggage, but as a beloved child of God, cherished and accepted beyond measure.

Finding a Voice
The new Buzard Opus 48 organ inspires parishioners at St. George’s, Nashville, to sing out.

The acoustics of the room in which a congregation gathers to worship God and the musical instrument that is used to accompany the congregational singing can help to enliven a congregation's singing or they can put a damper on its singing.

For a small congregation meeting in a non-traditional worship setting, an upright piano may be the best choice of musical instrument to accompany congregational singing. The notes of the melody of a hymn, worship song, or service music are clearer when played on a piano and more people know how to play a piano than do those who know how to play an organ.

A guitar is not a good choice for accompanying congregational singing without strong vocal leadership. A guitarist plays chords on the guitar, not the notes of the melody which the congregation needs to hear to sing a hymn, worship song, or service music.

It’s Never too Early for Kids to Start Thinking About God
The church is instrumental in coming alongside kids and families to help them begin rightly thinking about God early in their lives.

6 Ways to Use Good Design to Connect with Gen Z
We’ve talked a lot about the value of strong design, how it can improve everything from your content to your bottom line. But design isn’t just about making things pretty; it’s a tool to help you communicate effectively and create a better brand experience. It can even be the key to cultivating a long-lasting relationship with an entire generation. Seriously, it’s a way to connect with Gen Z.